Browsing by Author "Akin, Seniz R. Kushan"

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A comparative study of silicon nitride and SiAlON ceramics against E. coli
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2021) Akin, Seniz R. Kushan; Garcia, Caterina Bartomeu; Webster, Thomas J.; 224219
In recent decades, due to some limitations from alumina (Al2O3) and zirconia (ZrO2), silicon nitride (Si3N4) has been investigated as a novel bioceramic material, mainly in situations where a bone replacement is required. Si3N4 ceramics and its derivative form, SiAlON, possess advantages in orthopedics due to their mechanical properties and biologically acceptable chemistry, which accelerates bone repair. However, biological applications require additional properties, enabling stronger chemical bonding to the surrounding tissue for better fixation and the prevention of bacteria biofilm formation. Therefore, two commercial Si3N4 and SiAlON ceramics were investigated in this study and compared to each other according to their material properties (like wetting angles and surface chemistry) and their antibacterial behaviors using E. coli. Results provided evidence of a 15% reduction in E. coli colonization after just 24 h on Si3N4 compared to SiAlON which is impressive considering no antibiotics were used. Further, a mechanism of action is provided. In this manner, this study provides evidence that Si3N4 should be further studied for a wide range of antibacterial orthopedic, or other suitable biomaterial applications.
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Coating of Si3N4 with HAp via atomic layer deposition
(Korean Assoc Crystal Growth, inc, 2023) Akin, Seniz R. Kushan; 224219
Silicon nitride (Si3N4) is an attractive implant material, particularly in orthopedic surgery. Although it has only been on the market for spinal fusion surgery requirements so far, it is also a promising candidate for other implant applications where load-bearing is crucial. In this study, we aimed to examine the potential of making the material surface more advantageous for various implant applications by coating it with a very thin hydroxyapatite (HAp) layer using the atomic layer deposition (ALD) method. This was done to improve the material's bioactivity without sacrificing its mechanical properties. Characterization results showed that using a 3:1 CaO:PO4 ALD cycle ratio resulted in the formation of very fine crystalline HAp after heat treatment at 500 degrees C. The bioactivity assessment made by immersing the coated film in SBF revealed HAp formation on the surface, and it was observed that the bioactivity of this surface improved compared to the uncoated one.
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A Comparative Study of Silicon Nitride and Sialon Ceramics Against E. Coli (Vol 47, Pg 1837, 2021)
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2021) Akin, Seniz R. Kushan; Garcia, Caterina Bartomeu; Webster, Thomas J.
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Citation - Scopus: 5
Effect of nitrogen on the antibacterial behavior of oxynitride glasses
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2021) Akin, Seniz R. Kushan; Dolekcekic, Emrah; Webster, Thomas J.; 22421
The main drawback of bioglasses is their restricted use in load bearing applications and the consequent need to develop stronger glassy materials. This has led to the consideration of oxynitride glasses for numerous biomedical applications. This paper investigated two different types of glasses at a constant cationic ratio, with and without nitrogen (a N containing and a N-free glass composition) to better understand the effect of N on the biological properties of glasses. The results revealed that the addition of N increased the glass transition temperature, isoelectric point (IEP) and slightly increased wettability. Moreover, compared to N including glass, N-free glass exhibited better anti-bacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), two key bacteria that infect implants. In summary, these in vitro results indicated that amine functional groups existing in N containing glasses which are missing in N-free glasses, caused a slight difference in wetting behavior and a more obvious change in isoelectric point and in bacterial response. N-free glasses exhibited better inhibitory results both against E. coli and S. aureus compared to N including glass suggesting that oxygen rich glasses should be further studied for their novel antibacterial properties.